Discover the city’s most special spots with Dbus thanks to its quick and safe network of buses. Make the most of your stay and enjoy all that San Sebastian has to offer.
How do I pay for my bus ticket if I am on a visit to the city?
1. QR TICKET
DbusQR tickets
The easiest way to
get around San Sebastian..
Get your bus tickets from your mobile phone and forget about everything else.
- Without queuing or having to go anywhere
- Your tickets always at hand on your phone
- Use them as many times as you need
- Visit all the places of interest quickly and safely
Buy the QR ticket that
best suits your needs
Want to make a single journey from one point in the city to another?
QR TICKET30min
You will have 30 minutes to use it from the moment of purchase.
Do you want to enjoy the city in 24 hours?
QR TICKET24h
You will be able to get on the bus as many times as you need for 24h from the time of purchase.
Do you have 48 hours to discover the city?
QR TICKET48H
You will be able to use it as many times as you want for 48h from the time of purchase.
2. CONTACTLESS BANK CARDS
Dbus has launched a system that enables users to pay bus fares using contactless bank cards on all bus routes in San Sebastian. The system is available on both day and night services.
Types of cards accepted by Dbus
The contactless bank cards accepted are VISA, Mastercard and American Express issued by any bank, provided they have contactless technology, and include the following symbol:
You can also pay with Samsung Pay and Apple Pay, as well as bank mobile payment apps (Wallet) and telephone operators’ apps. See complete information
Where to validate contactless cards
You can validate your contactless card at any ticket machine available on the bus. The machine is marked with the logos of VISA, Mastercard and American Express.
Fares
Fares paid with contactless cards and mobile apps cost €1.85 for the occasional day journey and the night (Búhos) fare is €2.50. Each bank card or mobile application allows paying as many trips as the user wants and without commissions.
Changing routes
Free interchange is allowed within a 30-minute interval when paying
by contactless.
3. TRANSFERRABLE MUGI CARD
Where to find it:
- At authorised newsagents and tobacconists: Find a recharge location
Price:
The card itself costs €5.00 and is valid for twelve months from the last rechage date. To re-activate the card and use any remaining credit, the card must be recharged with at least €5.00.
For each bus trip, €0,78 will be deducted from the card for day fares and €2.50 for night fares.
The card is good for an unlimited number of trips, provided there is sufficient credit on the card, and a maximum of 31 transfers.
Recharging your card:
There are several ways to recharge your Mugi card
- At authorised newsagents and tobacconists: Find a recharge location
- At Kutxabank cash machines set up for this service.
- In San Sebastián, at the card recharging machine located at 20th Avenida de la Libertad.
4. SAN SEBASTIAN TOURIST CARD
Where to find it:
- Year round: San Sebastian Tourist Office (Alameda del Boulevard, 8)
- Summer only: Paseo de Francia (next to the train station)
Price:
- 6 trips / 9 EUROS
- 12 trips / 16 EUROS
Both cards are valid for 10 days. This card can be used by more than one person.
Other advantages:
- Museum discounts
- Restaurant discounts
- Shop discounts
- + Info
(*)Price for night service:
€2.50 in cash paid on bus. If using the San Sebastian Card nighttime services count as two trips.
5. BASQUE TOURIST CARD
Where to find it:
- Year round: San Sebastian Tourist Office (Alameda del Boulevard, 8)
- Summer only: Paseo de Francia (next to the train station)
Price
- 21€ (15€ for travelling)
Characteristics
- Transport by Gipuzkoa
- This card can be used by more than one person in Dbus.
- Allow transfers between Dbus routes
- For each bus trip, €0,78 will be deducted from the card for day fares and €2.50 for night fares.
Other advantages:
- Discounts in participating establishments
- + Info
Further information on travel cards
How do I get to the city’s special spots?
Dbus buses connect the different points of the city with the Centre, the shopping district, industrial areas and the city’s most important tourist spots.
How do I plan my trip by bus?
Dbus has an online planner to help you plan your trips from one place to another within the city. 
Now no matter where you are you can plan your trip from your phone using the new Dbus app.
- Download for iOs
- Download for Android
How do I know if there are any modifications to the service?
Occasionally, due to works or festive events, modifications are made to Dbus services. This information is collected at the home of the website, in the Alerts and News sections.
